The IBD Questionnaire and the Sense of Coherence scale were used to measure health-related quality of life and coping ability at 0, 6, and 12 months.

The team evaluated the intervention by a visual analog scale and written comments by a content analysis.

The team found no significant differences in the IBD questionnaire score before or after the intervention at month 6 or at month 12.

Similarly, the team observed no significant differences in mean Sense of Coherence scale before or after intervention or when comparing groups.

The visual analog scale and the content analysis showed that the intervention was well appreciated by the patients.

Dr Oxelmark's team concludes, “The group-based intervention program was feasible and highly appreciated.”

“There were no significant differences in average IBD Questionnaire or Sense of Coherence scale over time or in comparison with controls, and although an increase was seen in patients with short disease duration.